CHAPTER 1. ADMINISTRATION

 


Article 1. General Provisions. 1

1-101.... Code designated. 1

1-102.... Definitions. 1

1-103.... Existing ordinances. 2

1-104.... Effect of repeal. 2

1-105.... Catchlines of sections. 3

1-106.... Parenthetical and reference matter. 3

1-107.... Amendments; repeal. 3

1-108.... Ordinances. 3

1-109.... Same; subject and title; amendment. 3

1-110.... Same; publication. 3

1-111.... Same; ordinance book. 4

1-112.... Resolutions, motions. 4

1-113.... City records. 4

1-114.... Altering code. 4

1-115.... Scope of application. 4

1-116.... General penalty. 4

1-117.... Severability. 5

1-118.... Costs of collection. 5

Article 2. Governing Body. 6

1-201.... Governing body. 6

1-202.... Powers generally. 6

1-203.... Same; meetings. 6

1-204.... Compelled attendance. 6

1-205.... Powers of the mayor. 7

1-206.... President of the council; vacancy in office of mayor. 7

1-207.... Administrative powers. 7

1-208.... Vacancies in city council; how filled. 7

1-209.... Compensation. 8

1-210.... Expenses. 8

1-211.... Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities. 8

1-212.... Code of ethics. 8

Article 3. Officers and Employees. 11

1-301.... City officers. 11

1-302.... Discipline and removal. 11

1-303.... Duties and pay. 11

1-304.... Reserved. 11

1-305.... City clerk. 11

1-306.... Same; fiscal records. 11

1-307.... Same; seal; oaths. 12

1-308.... Same; withholding agents. 12

1-309.... City treasurer. 12

1-310.... City attorney; office; duties. 13

1-311.... Appointment or employment in more than one position. 13

1-312.... Conflict of interest. 13

Article 4. Personnel Policy and Employee Benefits 15

1-401.... Personnel rules and regulations. 15

1-402.... Employer and employee relations. 15

Article 5. Oaths and Bonds. 16

1-501.... Oath; affirmation. 16

1-502.... Oaths filed. 16

1-503.... Bonds required. 16

1-504.... Same; premiums. 16

1-505.... Condition of bonds. 17

1-506.... Approval of bonds. 17

Article 6. Open Records. 18

1-601.... Policy. 18

1-602.... Record custodians. 18

1-603.... Local freedom of information officers. 18

1-604.... Public request for access. 19

1-605.... Facilities for public inspection. 19

1-606.... Procedures for inspection. 19

1-607.... Appointment of official custodians. 19

1-608.... Appointment of local freedom of information officer. 20

1-609.... Designation of additional record custodians. 20

1-610.... Requests to be directed to custodians. 20

1-611.... Fee administration. 20

1-612.... Inspection fee. 20

1-613.... Copying fee. 21

1-614.... Prepayment of fees. 21

1-615.... Payment. 21

1-616.... Inspection and copying policy and procedures. 21

Article 7. Investment of Public Funds. 25

1-701.... Purpose and goals. 25

1-702.... Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories. 25

1-703.... Definitions. 25

1-704.... Investment of idle funds. 26

1-705.... Procedures and restrictions. 28

1-706.... Custody and safekeeping. 28

1-707.... Sale or transfer. 28

1-708.... Interest on time deposits. 28

Article 8. Revenue, Finance & Community Development 29

1-801.... Utility revenues; use, distribution, investment. 29

1-802.... Fire equipment funds; investment. 29

1-803.... Municipal equipment reserve fund, created; invested. 29

1-804.... Capital improvements fund; created; invested. 30

1-805.... Capital Improvements – Water Exploration Fund. 31

1-806.... Capital Improvements – Special Project Fund. 31

1-807.... City sales tax; 1% for water utility improvements. 32

1-808.... Tourism fund. 32

1-809.... Capital Improvements – Swimming Pool Improvements Fund. 32

Article 9. Housing Authority. 33

1-901.... Created. 33

1-902.... Powers and duties. 33

1-903.... Execution of contracts and bonds. 33

1-904.... Employees. 33

1-905.... Appointments; officers. 33

1-906.... Compensation. 33

1-907.... Meetings; quorum. 34